DAR1US

Hey guys, Sorry for my lengthy absence. Was going to sell my sx6, but couldn't do it in the end. Have decided to see what we can make of it given that after so many years there are still so little aftermarket upgrades available, I'm willing to start exploring the custom route (or paying a garage to do that for me) =p. Good timing on this post I guess. I haven't kept up to date over the years, I pretty much stopped at the Dual Varex Cannon's you may have seen on youtube. So I'm interested in this as well. Keep posting fella's.

Hey guys, sorry I couldn’t make my first meet back in about 2 years. But I was way too hung over and in no condition to drive! I know I didn’t say I was going to in the first place, mainly because I suspected with an amount of certainty that I would have been in that condition. Hanging for the next one though now that summer is here and the mods are happening.

I’m actually extremely happy with it in person! There are a couple of spots that look like pin pricks here and there, due to existing chips in the paint, but they don’t stand out nearly as much in the vinyl than they did in the paint! Wheels are on their way (Black though, sorry Seca) Should be here before Christmas. I’m still considering coil overs, but a little worried as the mufflers to already hang quite low as it is. But, might just have to suck it up and get used to parking a couple more inches away from the curb when backing in.

The front is now finished

Yeah, it's Vinyl... a cheaper and non-permanent solution to re-spray. Last's about 3-4 years under the harsh Australian Sun. Complete protects paint, and when removed the paint is as it was when you put it on as there is no chemical adhesive or glue. Most are charging around $3k.

Hey man, you're still here! It's been quite a while! You still the Aurion DIY king? =p Haha, Yeah... I think I was the first to put the varex onto the aurion! Since then I've seen a few here and there! Some didn't realise that they had to remove the cat AND res. and put a straight pipe in so didn't sound quite as good, others figured it out. Have you heard it from the outside? Significantly louder! You don't realise while you driving To be honest, I actually haven't thought that far ahead! hehe, I guess so? I know that I'm too scared to use a high pressure hose on it...

Hey guys! General reply to the question everyone's been asking: It usually costs about $3k for a car this size, (that was roughly the best price I found after calling around) Really happy with it, if you guys are interesting PM me, I'm happy to pass along details.

They had to change their name coz their previous partners douched them and took their name, and are opening in their old spot (2 doors down) hoping to ride the wave of their success!

Matte Black Aurion Sportivo SX6 And this is what it sounds like (first with the varex closed, then opened) and... Now With Matte Black Vinyl Wrap (front pics to come, when bumper is complete)

Me or my car? Coz I'm pretty sure I didn't drive that night! =p (don't drink and drive) But if you saw a bunch of Teletubbies stumbling around... then yeah you did see me! :)

Hey, yeah... I'm here! Haven't logged on for a quite a while, until today! First thing I thought I would do is run a search on my plates to see if I've been spotted for a while! Definitely would have been me on my way to Alumbra. Next time you see me, it'll be in a Matte Black Aurion! :)

SO.... will we be making a mass order for the bodykits?? :D I don't know if I want people thinking that I'm driving a TRD then go to drag me and think... 'wtf... thought it was meant to be faster'

I was looking on our FAQ re: max wheel size, I know we can go up to 20" with no mods, but what about width? Is there a max for that, 8.5" should be ok yeah?

in that case what about these? they were what I originally wanted but thought they might to be sp****....

yeah, the more I look at it the more I dislike it... When you say open do you mean something like this: wheel coz, I do usually like that as well, but that would cost extra $$$ coz you'd HAVE to at least paint the brake calipers... (although I've always been considering painting them blue or black) What if I got something more like: octane or even thunder Although I've never really been a fan of flat faced rims, and rather dish.. [edit] then again, dish is probably going to make an aurion too darn ricey...

So, before I go ahead and make an official order, thought I'd take a poll on these wheels that I'm considering... I considered a normal shadow chrome 5 spoke set, but most of them have the spokes too far apart, and you see too much of ugly brakes and discs... So please help with a yay or nay! http://www.lwtwheels.com/wheelzoom/mannuszoom.htm couldn't be posted as image for some reason...

Changing the mesh is easy to DIY. You can easily obtain it from most auto stores like Autobarn for under $20 for a large piece. You simply cut it to shape and attach it to the frame of the grill. It is simply held on with cable ties all around. or you can buy special mesh glue, but it's pricey for something you'll only use once... I had a friend use it for his skyline and has never come off.

Go the oval Varex what the?? I couldn't fit these in!! Had to go the cannons... hrmmmm

Oh man, I just got my HID's 6000k for low beams and and fogs tonight... man they look as sick as cream on a stick!! Warning about installing HID's on your fogs though, they glare like a mofo!! Also if you're going to by HID's make sure you get same color led parkers as well, coz it'll look horrible without, and might as well install them at the same time... while your at it, buy another set of LED's for your rear plate lights, coz it looks crazy good, specially if you have personalized number plates! thats all...

The kit is completely plug and play (information page here). You will get your hands slightly dirty, but any guy should enjoy that. All bits and pieces come with it and it would have to have no issues with the sensors otherwise they wouldn't be selling it. If you want to see their installation guide for it, look here: http://www.knfilters.com/instructions/69-8611_inst.pdf Also be prepared to add another AUD$360 to your credit card on top of the $3k you have charged already :P Your choice mate Hey that looks pretty damn easy!! Maybe I'll try do something myself for once!! If it stuffs up I'll just fly my car up to you DJK! Or I'll fly you down! =p

I love it how DJK's first advise is to always DYI strip your car down and check!! When I read his replies to peoples questions (in general, not this one specifically) I usually think to myself... "dammit, how the hell do i do that!"

Yeah I think you may be right! DJK! There were a few varying factors on the day, eg. I had mine dyno'd fairly early in the morning, it was much cooler than when the other Aurion got his done! I believe I was using V-max while he was using the BP high octane (optimax i think)... but you and I have around the same power (on paper) 157kw right? His was 144, so either he dyno'd lower than he should have, or we do actually have a gain! Like you said, no one has done a before and after, if we get another stock Aurion to dyno and gets around 144, we'll know that there's a gain as everyone who has had exhaust work done seems to be getting around that! Your the aurion guru! =p

Dunno... I guess it would look like you've put armor on your car?

Wow, the cruise group has really changed since I was last on a meet (over 2 years ago) I'm really interested to see what everyone's been doing with their toyo's... especially aurion owners :D Hopefully I'll be able to make it and meet all you guys!